One of the core principles of social networking systems that is so appealing is the level of personalization they enable. Both off-the-shelf and internally developed social networking systems offer multiple ways to personalize the user experience, from simple automatic ... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Advanced Level Content , E-Learning , Engagement , Managing the Learning Function , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Trends

Courses are built and published every day, but what happens to their source codes? Does the following scenario sound familiar? XYZ Corporation has had a web-based training course for a number of years that focuses on how to support a key application used by many employe... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Business Impact , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Managing Organizational Knowledge , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General

You have finally selected an LMS after wading through the marketing materials from multiple suppliers and demoing individual tools and features. It is time to green light a selection and sign a contract. But wait. Here are some issues to consider before sealing the deal... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , E-Learning

Lets review the common features available in most virtual classroom software programs. Well briefly discuss each tool, its common uses for virtual training, and any unique characteristics to be mindful of when using it. This is not an exhaustive list of all featuresjust... More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Beginner Level Content , Delivering Training , E-Learning , Informal Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Mobile Learning , Social Learning , Training and Development - General , Training for Multiple Cultures

Many of our cherished and successful learning strategies and practices are not as relevant today under most circumstances as they have been in the past. Organizations are creaking under the strain of structures that get in the way of the rapid learning, communicating, c... More »

Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Delivering Training , Designing Learning , E-Learning , Managing the Learning Function , Training and Development - General , Trends